What is liquified natural gas?
Natural gas is primarily made up of methane which is the “gas” primarily used in homes that is delivered through pipelines operated by gas local distribution companies. Liquified Natural Gas, or LNG, is natural gas (methane) in its liquid form. Many homes in Florida also use propane or butane for heating and cooking when there are no natural gas pipelines in the area. Propane and butane are stored in small tanks under high pressure next to homes and are refilled by truck deliveries. Natural gas is the same gas used for generating electricity, cooking and space heating. For increased efficiency and to use less space natural gas is refrigerated and condensed to a liquid form to be stored. Liquifying natural gas reduces its volume by more than 600 times, making it more practical and economical to store.
